[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 166 (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING OSKAR KNOBLAUCH'S 2013 CHARACTERS UNITE AWARD HONORABLE 
                                MENTION

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                          HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask that my colleagues join 
me in celebrating Oskar Knoblauch's 2013 Characters Unite Award 
honorable mention. This award is presented by the USA Network to those 
who have made considerable achievements improving civil and human 
rights within their communities.
  Mr. Knoblauch's story is nothing short of incredible. As an 
adolescent, he was a victim of the holocaust. Relying on relationships 
and intellect, he and his siblings survived the horrors of this 
abominable era. Today Mr. Knoblauch has overcome the scars of his past 
and is using them to encourage tolerance and fight prejudice. He 
travels the country to give presentations, and has written a novel 
about his ordeal for those he cannot reach through speeches. Oskar 
Knoblauch has dedicated himself to preventing the same evils that he 
experienced.
  My constituent, Mr. Knoblauch, is an outstanding example of 
character, service, and triumph. It is my utmost privilege to represent 
him in Congress. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Oskar 
Knoblauch on this exceptional honor and in supporting him in his 
continuing efforts to increase respect and understanding across our 
nation and around the world.

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